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RAS AL KHAIMAH TO WELCOME THE NEW YEAR WITH A FANTASTICAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Ras Al Khaimah is set to make history once again by attempting to break two GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ with its spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display featuring novel choreography and groundbreaking techniques that have never been attempted before.
HIGHLANDER LONG-DISTANCE HIKING CHALLENGE RETURNS TO RAS AL KHAIMAH
The third edition of the hugely popular event will take place in February 2-4, 2024, offering hikers and adventure lovers the chance to explore the UAE’s highest peak, while reinforcing the destination’s sustainable tourism credentials
RAK Properties and IHG Expand Partnership with Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab in Ras Al Khaimah
RAK Properties PJSC, a leading property developer in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced an expansion of its partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts with the introduction of “Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab” on Hayat Island. The 156-key hotel will cater to extended-stay travelers and offer studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments. The property will feature a fitness center, dining areas, and direct beach access, providing guests with a blend of island-style living and Arabic hospitality.
Marjan welcomes WOW Resorts & Marriott International
WOW Resorts and Marriott International have collaborated to launch a luxury resort and residential development on Al Marjan Island, one of the region’s most preferred tourism and investment destinations in Ras Al Khaimah. The project will be developed under the luxury brand, JW Marriott.
WTM Global Report: Domestic and inbound travel revive Middle East’s tourism economies
Research released today confirms that the strong performance from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates is behind the Middle East tourism industry’s full recovery from the pandemic. The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Tourism Economics, is published to mark the opening of this year’s WTM London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event.
Destinations like RAK place nature, culture and conservation at the heart of their tourism framework
The northern-most emirate of the uae grows one step closer to becoming a regional leader in sustainable tourism by 2025
Ras Al Khaimah Awarded EarthCheck Silver Certification in a Sustainability First for the Middle East
The Emirate is the first destination in the Middle East to be awarded EarthCheck Sustainable Destinations Silver Certification, and only one of the few globally. Silver Certification reinforces Ras Al Khaimah’s ambition to become the UAE’s and the region’s sustainable tourism leader by 2025. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority launched its own certification program for Ras Al Khaimah tourism partners, Responsible RAK, powered by EarthCheck’s science and data
RAS AL KHAIMAH HARNESSES THE POWER OF SHORT-FORM VIDEO IN NEW CREATIVE CAMPAIGN
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) in partnership with award-winning creative agency, Beautiful Destinations, harnesses the power of short-form video in a new landmark creative video campaign.
Nobu hotel coming to Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
Nobu Marjan Island is the latest in a wave of luxe hotels coming to RAK
Marriott’s W Hotels Set to Make Vibrant Debut on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah in 2027
Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the urban escape is anticipated to feature the brand’s detail-driven design and innovative programming
RAK Hospitality Holding acquires major Marjan Island hotel
RAK Hospitality Holding takes on a long-standing Marjan Island resort, with plans to rebrand